Mapex have launched a massive array of new drums at Winter NAMM 2020. Here we have the first details we have regarding 19 new snare drums. 14 are completely new Black Panther Models, 5 are new artist Design Lab models. Mapex are yet to release full images for everything, we'll keep you updated as and when we get more information.

Press Release!

To celebrate the start of a new decade we will be previewing
14 brand new Black Panther snare drum models at this years
Namm show, all of which will be officially launched in the
Spring of 2020, to comprehensively update the line.

Every drum has been reconceived and redesigned from the
ground up, with careful attention paid to retaining the
character of this much loved series, whilst at the same time
introducing new shell features, sizes and materials, that deliver
an irresistible blend of tone, power and control.

Also previewing at the 2020 Namm show are 5 new BPDL
Artist Series Snare Drums, due for official release this summer.

Every model has been designed to the finest detail, right down
to the Artists personal choice of snare throw off, snare wires
and heads.

Mapex Black Panther Models (initial release details)

1. Wasp - 10 x 5.5 | 1.0mmm Steel Shell
2. Cyrus - 14 x 6 | 1.0mm Steel Shell
3. Atomizer - 14 x 6.5 | 2.0mm Aluminium Shell
4. Predator - 14 x 6 | 1.2mm Copper Shell
5. Metallion - 14 x 5.5 | 1.2mm Brass Shell
6. Razer - 14 x 5 | 6 ply 6mm Maple Shell
7. Venom - 14 x 5.5 | 8 Ply 6.85mm Maple Shell
8. Heritage - 14 x 6 | 5 ply 5mm Maple Shell
9. Solidus - 14 x 7 | 11 ply 11mm Maple Shell
10. Hydro - 13 x 7 | 6 ply 5.1mm Maple Shell
11. Nucleus - 14 x 5.5 | 8 ply 8.1mm Maple/Walnut/Maple Hybrid Shell
12. Pegasus - 14 x 5.5 | 7 ply 6.15mm Maple/Walnut Hybrid Shell
13. Shadow - 14 x 6.5 | 7 ply 6.85mm Birch/Walnut Hybrid Shell
14. Persuader - 14 x 6.5 | 1.2mm Hammered Brass Shell

Mapex Design Lab Artist Models (initial release details)

1. Russ Miller Versatus 4.5 - 14 x4.58 Maple/Mahogany - Peach Burl Burst
2. Russ Miller Versatus 6.5 - 14 x 6.5 Maple/Mahogany - Peach Burl Burst
3. Jeff Hamilton Maximus - 14 x 6.5 Mahogany - Piano Black
4. Craig Blundell Machine - 14 x 5.5 Maple/Walnut - Natural Satin
5. Chris Adler Warbird - 12 x 5.5 Walnut - Natural Walnut

If you would like to know prices or put your name down to forward order any of the new releases, please get in touch with us and we can provide you with all the information and help you need.